Chris Wells (American football)

Infobox NCAA Athlete
name = Chris Wells

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caption =
college = Ohio State
sport = Football
position = RB
class = Junior
career_start = 2006
nickname = Beanie
height_ft = 6
height_in = 1
weight_lb = 237
nationality = flag|United States
birth_date = birth date and age|1988|8|7
birth_place = flagicon|Ohio Akron, OH
highschool = Akron Garfield HS
former_school(s)=

Chris "Beanie" Wells (born August 7, 1988 in Akron, Ohio,) is the starting junior running back for the Ohio State University football team. He was a highly touted player out of High School, where he played at Akron Garfield High School. He was often considered the best recruit out of Ohio and solidified that in the Army All-American Bowl where he was named the Most Valuable Player, scored three touchdowns and led the East team to a 27-16 victory under coach Ted Ginn, Sr.. [ [http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87746&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1059340&Q_SEASON=2007 Chris Wells Biography - The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site - OhioStateBuckeyes.com ] ]

Early life

He was born August 7, 1988 in Akron, Ohio and is one of eleven children. His parents are James and Paulette Wells.

Nickname

The nickname Beanie was given to him by his family at a young age and he is quoted as saying, "I got the nickname because when I was a baby, I came out and my big brother said I had a bean head." Also he is featured on the Athlon Sports College Football Annual Cover for the Big Ten with the words "Beanie Ball".

High school career

Wells played at Akron Garfield High from 2002 to 2005, graduating early in December. He was listed as the top running back and All-American by Parade in 2006. [ [http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87746&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1059340&Q_SEASON=2007 Chris Wells Biography - The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site - OhioStateBuckeyes.com ] ]

Junior year

Wells rushed 13 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown in his first game against the Youngstown State Penguins on August 30 2008. He also suffered a foot injury. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=ncf&id=3560965 sports.espn.com] ] After missing three games, he returned to the starting lineup September 27, 2008 against Minnesota, where he rushed for 105 yards on 14 carries. He then followed that performance up with a 22 carry, 168 yard effort against Wisconsin, which included a 33-yard touchdown on the game's first possession and a 54-yard run to start the second half.

References

External links

* [http://www.chrisbeaniewells.com/ Chris Wells' Unofficial Fansite]